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Aristocratic Style

Aristocratic Style. Louis XIV & Versailles. Age of Absolutism. The theory of absolutism held that a king enjoyed absolute power by divine right. Louis XIV of France “ L’etat , c’est moi !” Sun King Ruled for 72 years. Age of Absolutism. King controlled the Government Military Church

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Aristocratic Style

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  1. Aristocratic Style Louis XIV & Versailles

  2. Age of Absolutism The theory of absolutism held that a king enjoyed absolute power by divine right. Louis XIV of France “L’etat, c’estmoi!” Sun King Ruled for 72 years

  3. Age of Absolutism King controlled the Government Military Church Economy Arts

  4. Louis XIV

  5. Arts Under Louis XIV Louis XIV took the initiative to develop art and culture. 1635 – French Royal Academy of Language and Literature (Actually under his dad Louis XIII) 1648 – Academy of Painting and Sculpture 1661 – Academy of Dance 1666 – Academy of Science 1669 – Academy of Music 1671 – Academy of Architecture

  6. Baroque Architecture in France The Palace of Versailles Grandiose symbolism Baroque extremes matched with Classical simplicity Enormous gardens

  7. Versailles Located 20 miles southwest of Paris Chateau built for King Louis XIII (r. 1610-1643) as a hunting retreat Louis XIV hated Paris and moved out of the Louvre to Versailles Took 36,000 workers 20 years to convert it to the palace it is today

  8. Versailles

  9. Versailles

  10. Versailles: Absolutism and Architecture All major avenues radiate from and to the palace courtyard The King’s bedchamber is the actual center point highlighting the King’s centrality Gardens reflect the King’s mastery over the natural world Exterior is classical, linear and geometric emphasizing order and stability

  11. Interior of Versailles

  12. Hall of Mirrors Hall of Mirrors uses natural light, candle light, and mirrors to create awesome space. Audience hall that highlights Louis XIV’s enormous wealth and power Ceiling frescoes depict his successes in war. Furniture was amazing, gold and silver chairs, trees with jewels hanging from them

  13. Chapel at Versailles Promotes the image of Louis XIV as pious Demonstrates his connection to God and his position as God’s chosen one Mass held at 12:30 p.m. each day The people worshipped the King while the King worshipped God

  14. The King’s Bedroom

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